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Mortgage Refi vs. Personal Loan to Escape Credit Card Debt

What are the pros and cons of these two popular debt consolidation strategies?

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Updated Aug. 2022Credit cards are remarkably versatile and convenient ways to buy things. Is it possible to live without one nowadays? Probably, but we'd rather not try, especially since we can carry around our card virtually on our phone's digital wallet or stored in an online retail account, like Amazon. From online shopping to checking into hote...
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Mortgage Refinance

More Things People Wish They'd Known About Refinancing

Continued: By focusing on lowering their payment, some refi customers lose sight of these other effects of a mortgage refinance.
Home Loan

The Pros and Cons of Popular Mortgage Payment Options

Personal check? Online payment service? Credit card? What's the best way to pay installments?
Mortgage Refinance

Is Refinancing Worth the Effort for Just a 1% Lower Rate?

As rates drop, here's what to consider before you make the most popular mortgage move.
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All Points Bulletin: What Are Points When It Comes to Mortgages?

What are buying points and discount points? Is refinancing different from purchasing? You have questions, so we get right to the point.
Mortgage Refinance

Cash-Out Refinance Eligibility Requirements

Cash-out refi options at a glance. Which do you qualify for?
Mortgage Refinance

Mortgage Refinance Checklist #2: Does It Make Financial Sense?

Sometimes fees and penalties mean that you barely break even with a refi, so you definitely want the numbers on your side before getting started.
Household Finances

9 Easy Ways to Save Money During COVID-19

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Home Buying

Things to Consider Before You Try House Flipping

Learn the best advice from experienced house flippers because it's not as easy as it looks on TV.
Mortgage Refinance

5 Fantastic Cash-Out Refinance Home Improvement Projects

High ROI upgrades to tackle with your influx of cash.
Mortgage Refinance

Cash-Out Refinance vs. Home Equity Loan

Which route is right for your cash needs?
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Markets Are Moving Away From Fossil Fuels

You're probably divesting from fossil fuels without knowing it as markets shed carbon companies in favor of clean tech.
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What's the Future of Energy?

Which energy sources are set to dominate the industry?
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5 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Solar Installer

These tips can help you choose a solar company.
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Is a Grid-Tied Solar Panel System Right for You?

The pros, cons, and potential savings.
Solar Basics

Water and Power: How Rain and Clouds Affect Solar Energy Generation

How much does inclement weather affect solar energy production, and does it mean we need to have battery backup?
Energy Saving Tips

Tips That Help You Get the Most out of Your Solar Panels

We help you maximize use and savings.
Energy Saving Tips

Going Green Saves Green: a Cost-Effective Way to Live

A green household is more efficient and less expensive in these many ways.
Home Improvement

The Solar Panel Bump to Home Values

Energy bills down, home value up. We shine a light on the solar win-win.
Solar News

Large-Scale Solar Projects on the Rise in 2020

The dependability and the cost-effectiveness of solar power shine in a year of much uncertainty.
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The Rising Cost of Electricity

The lowdown on residential rates.
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